Rim locks

[yellowdog]

Hi does anyone else have a rim lock on the front wheel.?
I have just noticed a second hole in the front rim which should be for a rim lock
apparently.

 

[5twins]

I've never noticed them on 650 wheels before.

 

[jd750ace]

Can't imagine one being necessary on any street bike. Got a pic?

 

[jamesgs4]

I have a hole, but I don't use one.

 

[hotdog]

You'll see an extra hole on some bikes with a 21" front that has been robbed off a trail/MX bike.

 

[yellowdog]

The rim is a 160a x 19 Takasago which I thought was probably the original rim ,the rear is the same make ,its possible that at some point new rims have been used.The second
hole is four spokes along from the valve, rim locks are normally fitted opposite the valve so I dont know what else this hole is.

 

[5twins]

Original was a 1.85 x 19 so that is a replacement, probably from some dirt bike.

 

[yellowdog]

Thanks ,do you think I could run this rim,with the hole plugged,or is there a readily available pattern one ?

 

[Monty]

I'm running wheels that were built by MX wheel company, so they have holes for rimlocks. Stock Honda CRF's come from the factory with 2 rimlock holes in the rear wheel, but only one lock. The 2nd hole is capped with a little rubber plug. Any dealer should be able to order some, or you can get them online. I'm using them for the unused rimlock holes in my rims.

$3.59 on bikebandit, #18:
http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/2009-honda-crf250r/o/m18022#sch583777